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Never the Same: How mass shootings forever change the doctors who respond

Doctors who responded to mass shootings talk about rising to the challenge, the emotional aftermath, and how they emerged stronger.

  • Oct. 9, 2024
A sweet young mixed race boy, sits up on an exam able with a big smile on his face, during a routine check-up. His female doctor of Asian decent is leaning in with her stethoscope to listen to his heart.
AAMCNews
Why are fewer U.S. MD graduates choosing pediatrics?

Experts worry that, if compensation and training don’t better incentivize new doctors to pursue pediatrics, impending shortages could hurt kids’ health.

  • Sept. 26, 2024
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AAMCNews
This doctor saved his own life. Now he’s on a mission to save thousands more

David Fajgenbaum, MD, nearly died from a rare disease, but his own research unearthed a treatment. Now he’s using AI and groundbreaking research to help others.

  • Sept. 24, 2024
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Viewpoints
The past is never fully past: A case for DEI in medical education

Curtailing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion risks ignoring the shadow of history that still haunts many Black patients, argues Damon Tweedy, MD.

  • Sept. 18, 2024

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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week

The House declares this week Medical Research Week.

  • Sept. 18, 2024
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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The ACE award honorees are leaders in academic medicine who exemplify the AAMC’s mission to improve the health of people everywhere.

  • Aug. 22, 2024
2024 ACE Award Recipients. From left to right: Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, Melanie Valentín
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AAMC Statement on Senate Appropriations Committee’s FY 2025 HHS Spending Bill

AAMC responds to the Senate Appropriations Committee spending bill for Fiscal Year 2025.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
Capitol Hill, Washington
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AAMC Statement on House FY 2025 Labor-HHS Spending Bill

The AAMC issued a statement on the FY 2025 Labor-HHS bill advanced by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.

  • July 10, 2024
Capitol building, Washington, DC
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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EMTALA

The AAMC is pleased with the Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho physicians to provide care in an emergency setting.

  • June 27, 2024
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AAMC Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors

The AAMC announced the names of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

  • June 20, 2024
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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

  • June 13, 2024
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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 2024
Capitol Hill, Washington
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AAMC, NMA Announce Innovation Grants to Address Shortage of Black Men in Medicine

The AAMC and NMA announced a grant program to foster foster diversity and inclusion in the medical field and address the shortage of Black male physicians.

  • April 11, 2024
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Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Named AAMC Chief Scientific Officer

The AAMC names Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH as its next chief scientific officer effective July 16.

  • April 1, 2024
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